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FA clarifies British Olympic selection policy

2012-04-23 13:57:19

The English Football Association (FA) has clarified its position on player eligibility for the British Olympic team after Manchester United's Alex Ferguson reacted angrily to Wayne Rooney's possible inclusion.

'Way, way beyond 16 days of sport'

2012-04-19 08:06:21

As the clock reaches 100 days until the Games begin, Britain is putting the finishing touches on preparations that have been years in the making.

London Games starts countdown

2012-04-18 17:12:01

Kew Gardens on an English spring morning will host the first in a series of celebrations on Wednesday to commemorate the 100 days' countdown to the London Olympics.

Olympic Torch passes weather testing

2012-04-17 10:29:59

The Olympic Torch has passed rigorous testing to ensure even the worst of Britain's weather will not be able to put it out, the Evening Standard newspaper said Wednesday.

London's major stadiums built on Park

2012-04-05 15:12:22

Building work has finished on the London Olympic Park's last remaining major stadium, the water polo arena, a month before a test event.

Cameron says London will be ready for Olympics

2012-03-29 11:17:55

British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Wednesday that London will be ready to host the "greatest games" in the world.
Rogge: London is blueprint for future

Brother-Sister act ready for London

2012-03-15 07:52:02

Having scored a medal hat trick at the Beijing Olympics, the Lopez family will have to settle for a possible double in London after one sibling failed to make the American taekwondo squad for the 2012 Summer Games.